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ANDERSON WELCOMES FEE-FREE TRAINING TO SUPERCHARGE EARLY LEARNING WORKFORCE
August 18, 2022
The region’s early childhood sector can soon expect a significant workforce boost thanks to the NSW Government’s commitment of providing 25,000 fee-free training places to bolster the pipeline of skilled and job-ready workers for the early learning and care sector.
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RURAL CRIME IN THE SIGHTS OF LOCAL POLICE
August 16, 2022
Police in the Oxley Police District will now have further resources to tackle rural crime with a further two Rural Crime Investigators allocated to the district. This latest announcement now means that Gunnedah and Tamworth will both have two permanent, full time Rural Crime Investigators.
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TAMWORTH’S TELESTROKE SERVICE SAVING LIVES
August 11, 2022
As this year’s National Stroke Week nears an end (8-14 August 2022), Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is recognising the successful rollout of the NSW Telestroke Service in Tamworth.
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TAMWORTH’S YOUTH DEPUTY MAYOR TAKES TAMWORTH’S VOICE TO THE NSW PARLIAMENT
August 11, 2022
Tamworth’s Youth Council has had representation in the NSW Parliament this week with Deputy Mayor Jack Lyon taking up the opportunity to gain experience in the office of the Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin.
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REELING IN FISHERS FOR THIS YEAR’S ‘GONE FISHING DAY’
August 11, 2022
Recreational fishers across the Northwest can look forward to wetting a line as part of ‘Gone Fishing Day’ with funding provided to support activities and workshops, aiming to promote the pastime and bring passionate fishers together.
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LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS FIGHTING FOR LOCAL WATERWAYS
August 09, 2022
Five streams, gullies and rivers in the Tamworth Electorate are set for some tender love and care thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grants program.
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APOLLO ENGINEERING GROWING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE
August 08, 2022
Ten new ongoing full-time employees will soon be plying their trade at Apollo Engineering, with the support of the NSW Government’s Regional Jobs Creation fund.
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FREE DISEASE WORKSHOPS FOR LANDHOLDERS
August 08, 2022
The NSW Government is responding to the risk of foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD), hosting a series of free workshops across the state to work with landholders to raise awareness, prevention, and surveillance of emergency animal diseased.
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REGION’S ENTREPRENEURS GIVEN LICENCE TO INNOVATE
August 05, 2022
Entrepreneurs in new and emerging industries in regional NSW will be supported to grow their business, revenues, raise funds and create local jobs, thanks to the NSW Government’s new $2 million Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund.
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REINVESTING IN OUR MINING COMMUNITIES
August 04, 2022
Applications will soon open for Round 9 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program, paving the way for new projects that will build a better region.
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FUTURE CAPACITY FINALISED FOR $53 MILLION GUNNEDAH HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT
August 04, 2022
The $53 million redevelopment of Gunnedah Hospital is on track with confirmation today the upgraded facility will deliver 54 spaces to provide care, which includes six new chairs for chemotherapy and renal services.
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MORE TIMBER BRIDGES TO BE REPLACED
August 02, 2022
The NSW Government has announced four more bridges in the Tamworth region are due for replacement thanks to Round Two of the $500 million Fixing Country Bridges Program.
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